FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about how we work, our pricing model, remote talent, and our tools.
Working with Easy Commerce
Is Easy Commerce Technologies a talent marketplace?
No. We source, screen and manage every specialist directly — there is no public bidding and no direct hiring between clients and talent. Easy Commerce remains the intermediary throughout the engagement.
Do you offer fixed pricing for services?
Where a service has a clearly defined scope, it can be offered as a fixed package. More complex or custom work — software, AI systems, larger transformations — is scoped and quoted after a discovery conversation.
Which regions do you serve?
We currently work with clients across UAE, UK, Germany.
How do I get started?
Book a strategy call or send us a message through the contact page, and we'll follow up to understand your goals before recommending next steps.
Remote Talent
Can I request a specialist role that isn't listed on your site?
Yes. If you need a specific skill set we haven't listed, you can request custom sourcing and we'll find the right fit for you.
Tools & Calculators
Questions specific to individual calculators, grouped by tool.
Ecommerce Profit Calculator
What is the difference between Gross Profit and Net Profit?
Gross profit only deducts the direct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from revenue. Net profit deducts all operational expenses, including shipping, fees, and advertising, giving you the true take-home amount.
How much should I spend on advertising?
Your advertising budget depends on your margins. A healthy Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) should be lower than your gross profit to ensure you remain profitable on the first sale.
Why are payment gateway fees important?
Payment processors like Stripe or PayPal typically charge around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. While it seems small, it directly eats into your net margin and must be factored into pricing.
Amazon ROI Calculator
What is ROI in Amazon FBA?
ROI (Return on Investment) measures the profitability of your Amazon product relative to the capital you invested. It shows how much profit you generate for every dollar spent on inventory and logistics.
What is a good ROI for an Amazon product?
A 'good' ROI is typically 100% or higher. This means if you spend $10 on a product, you get your $10 back plus an additional $10 in pure profit. Anything below 50% is generally considered risky.
How is ROI different from Profit Margin?
Profit margin is your net profit divided by the selling price (revenue). ROI is your net profit divided by your total cost (investment). A 30% margin can equal a 100% ROI.
Should I include PPC costs in my initial ROI calculation?
For pre-launch validation, you should estimate a Target CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) and include it. If the ROI is tight before PPC, the product will likely lose money once ads are running.
Why is my ROI negative?
A negative ROI means your total costs (product, shipping, Amazon fees) are higher than your selling price. You are losing money on every sale.
Amazon PPC Calculator
What is ACOS in Amazon PPC?
ACOS stands for Advertising Cost of Sales. It is the percentage of your sales revenue that was spent on advertising. Formula: (Ad Spend / Ad Sales) * 100.
What is ROAS in Amazon PPC?
ROAS stands for Return on Ad Spend. It is the revenue generated for every dollar spent on ads. Formula: Ad Sales / Ad Spend. A 4x ROAS is exactly the same as a 25% ACOS.
What is Break-Even ACOS?
Break-Even ACOS is exactly equal to your profit margin percentage before advertising. If your margin is 35%, your Break-Even ACOS is 35%. Spending more than this means losing money.
What is TACoS?
TACoS is Total Advertising Cost of Sales — ad spend divided by TOTAL sales (organic + ad sales), showing how ad spend affects overall business health.
Shopify Profit Calculator
What is a good net profit margin for a Shopify store?
A good net profit margin for ecommerce is typically between 15% and 25%. Below 10% usually means you need to raise prices, lower COGS, or improve ROAS.
Why is my gross profit high but net profit low?
Gross profit only subtracts product and shipping costs. Net profit accounts for advertising, which often eats up 20-40% of revenue, plus software subscriptions and gateway fees.
What is Break-Even ROAS and why does it matter?
Break-Even ROAS is the exact return on ad spend where gross profit perfectly covers ad cost. Formula: 1 / Gross Margin %.
Shopify AOV Calculator
What is AOV (Average Order Value)?
AOV tracks the average dollar amount spent each time a customer places an order. Divide total revenue by total number of orders.
What are the easiest ways to increase AOV?
Create product bundles, offer a free-shipping threshold, add pre-purchase order bumps, and use post-purchase one-click upsells.